Barbell Clean
Expert - Olympic Weight Lifting - Compound

Targeted Muscle Group

Upper Legs figure highlighted in blue

MAIN

Upper Legs

Shoulders figure highlighted in blue

Shoulders

Lower Legs figure highlighted in blue

Lower Legs

Recommended Equipment

Barbell equipment

Barbell

How to do it

Steps :

1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a weighted barbell right in front of your shins using an overhand grip.

2.) Bend down at the knees with your back straight, chest out and head facing forward and pull up on the barbell with the driving force from your heels.

3.) Extend out through your knees and hips in a jumping motion to push the bar upward.

4.) Most of the force should be driven through the initial momentum from the legs and hips with a slight pull from your arms.

5.) When you are fully extended and upright, flex your arms with your elbows and pull yourself down allowing the barbell to roll up your forearms and rest on your palms and shoulder in a full squat position.

6.) Maintain a full squat position until you have full control of the barbell.

7.) Then push yourself up with your heels into an upright position keeping your back straight and chest out.

8.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed